Youth Outreach Counselor (20 Hours) - Intensive Home-Based Therapeutic Care
Company: Open Sky Community Services
Location: Leominster
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Youth Outreach Counselor (20 Hours) - Intensive Home-Based
Therapeutic CareUS-MA-LeominsterJob ID: 2024-9115Type: Regular
Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: Direct CareIHBTCOverviewAt Open
Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the
belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations,
deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.Open
Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living,
and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and
justice for ALL. At Open Sky, you'll join over 1,300 compassionate
and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based
practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities
across Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed
organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to
the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged,
and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is
focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse
perspectives. Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and
benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with
Open Sky today! Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:Excellent
Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and
Training OpportunitiesGenerous paid time off plan - you start with
29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid
holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current
maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)We pay for your higher education!
Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for
a variety of Human Services certifications.Medical, Dental and
Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan403b Retirement Plan with
Employer MatchLife Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)Eligible employer
for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program And more! Open Sky
celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment
opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all
positions without regard to race, gender, national origin,
religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled
Veteran status. PM24ResponsibilitiesThe Intensive Home-Based
Therapeutic Care program provide services for youth with emotional
challenges and/or multistressed families. The scope of services
includes flexible individualized treatment, rehabilitation,
supervision, and support that vary in intensity, depending on youth
and family needs. The services are delivered by a core team of
staff using a Wraparound Philosophy support which helps family,
support members, and service providers work together to support the
family or child. In addition, all services are delivered using a
Trauma Informed Care approach. The Outreach Counselor will provide
an average of three to four hours of direct support weekly to each
assigned family. Services will be tailored to meet the unique needs
of each youth and family served, providing opportunity to maximize
their ability to spend time together at home and in the community.
Responsibilities include: To provide advocacy and outreach services
to assigned caseload of youth and their families, in individual or
family's home and community To monitor Individual Treatment Plans
(ITPs) for all youth and families that supports their capacity for
growth and change To establish and set appropriate limits and
boundaries as a practitioner in order to assure the safety and
protection of the family members and maintain the helping role of
the practitioner To provide support and structure to individual and
families while monitoring their progress towards completion of
service goals To transport individuals in a safe manner in matters
related to service delivery To provide on-call emergency coverage
as assignedQualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent.
Alternative education/experience in lieu of formal education will
be considered.Experience working with youth and families.Valid
Driver's License and acceptable driving record.Reliability,
willingness to learn, and being open to new
opportunities.Compensation details: 18.75 Hourly
WagePI34b00ff9738e-25660-34309975
Keywords: Open Sky Community Services, Worcester , Youth Outreach Counselor (20 Hours) - Intensive Home-Based Therapeutic Care, Other , Leominster, Massachusetts
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